CVE-2026-108538
GPAC MP4Box os_thread.c gf_mx_v use after free
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in GPAC up to 26.07.0. The impacted element is the function gf_mx_v of the file utils/os_thread.c of the component MP4Box. Such manipulation leads to use after free. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 11, 2026, 5:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 11, 2026, 5:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update GPAC to a version that addresses the vulnerability.
- Apply vendor patches once available.
- Monitor for security advisories from the vendor.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A security vulnerability has been detected in GPAC up to 26.07.0. The impacted element is the function gf_mx_v of the file utils/os_thread.c of the component MP4Box. Such manipulation leads to use after free. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-119 Added CWE CWE-416 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/108xxx/CVE-2026-108538.json">CVE-2026-108538</a> Added Reference https://github.com/user-attachments/files/31270809/PoC.zip Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-108538 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/941979 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/416193 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/416193/cti